COACH’S & UMPIRES CODE OF ETHICS
Coaches will:
o Keep in mind that the player is the most important part of the program and that learning and developing is more important than winning.
o Understand the rules of the game and share that understanding with the players.
o Treat players fairly and equally
o Refrain from abusive or offensive language
o Maintain a neat appearance
o Be prompt
o Display kindness, consideration and understanding towards the players
o Share ideas and techniques with other coaches for the betterment of the league
o Attempt to use all players at each position during the regular season
o Be considerate of the other teams
o Be well prepared for practices
o Have a positive attitude at all times
o Have a knowledge of first aid
o Teach players to respect officials’ decisions
Coaches will not:
o Offer players rewards for performance
o Use offensive language
o Solicit players for their own team
o Physically or verbally abuse players
o Use tobacco or alcohol prior to or while supervising players during practice or games
Non-compliance with this code of ethics will result in a review of the coach by the Neenah Baseball Inc. Board of Directors – Discipline Committee to determine disciplinary action.
Umpires are expected to:
o Know the rules of the game
o Be professional
o Be on time
o Be courteous
o Be consistent and impartial
o Refrain from abusive or offensive language
o Be properly attired as governed by league rules
Questions or concerns should be taken to the Umpire Coordinator
PLAYER’S & PARENT’S CODE OF ETHICS
Parents should:
o Remember that youth are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours
o Encourage players to abide by the rules
o Teach their children that honest effort is as important as winning
o Help your child by working on skill development and good sportsmanship
o Recognize the value and importance of our volunteer coaches
Parents should not:
o Force an unwilling child to participate in sports
o Publicly question a coach’s or umpire’s judgement or honesty
o Ridicule or criticize a player for losing or any other reason
o Condone physical or verbal abuse of players
If any parent/guardian is verbally or physically abusive to a coach, umpire, or player, his/her child may be suspended from the league. This decision will be made by the Neenah Baseball Inc. Board of Directors – Discipline Committee after a review of the situation.
Players should
o Realize they are representatives of the Neenah Baseball Organization and their parents
o Follow Neenah Baseball Organization rules
o Learn the rules and regulations of the game
o Learn the necessary skills to play the game
o Conduct themselves in a positive manner
o Respect other players, coaches and umpires
o Be a team player
o Recognize that coaches, not parents, are the primary source of instruction in the game
o Be prompt at all practices and games. Coaches may reduce playing time for excessive unexcused absences and/or unacceptable behavior
Any player removed from a game for misconduct may be suspended for the next game
Chronic discipline problems will be brought before the Neenah Baseball Inc. Board of Directors – Discipline Committee.